Manning, AB- It seems an almost incongruous
title: Evil on the Peace River. But
just as every television ‘true life’ murder story teaches us, the most
terrifying evil is that which lies underneath a calm and serene surface.
The
region of Peace River itself has not been home to many diabolical schemes or
bloody conspiracies. But it’s precisely that air of calm that led author
Beverly Lein to use her hometown and its surrounding area as the backdrop for a
thriller detailing the bloody rampage of a set of psychopathic brothers.
“We all
expect to come across scary figures in major metropolises where violence is
commonplace. We get so used to it, in fact, that we come to expect it—which
doesn’t make for a very terrifying tale,” says Lein, author of four previous
titles. “So it naturally makes sense to utilize the natural sense of fear that
comes from terror arising where you least expect it.”
The book
marks the author’s first foray into the genre. Having previously penned non-fiction,
young adult and historical fiction, Lein was eager to make the change.
“It’s so
easy to get stuck in a rut as a writer, to stay ‘safe’ inside one genre. But I
think deep inside every author wants to make that leap and try something
completely new. I love watching suspense films, I love reading thrillers. So it
made logical sense to branch out. I think at the end of the day you should only
write what you yourself would like to read—so that’s what I did with Evil.”
Evil on the Peace River is on sale now in both paperback
and e-book formats. For more information about Beverly and her other releases,
visit her website at http://beverlylein.wordpress.com/
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To book an interview contact:
Rachel Sentes, Publicist- 604-366-7846
rachel@gal-fridaypublicity.com
Rachel Sentes, Publicist- 604-366-7846
rachel@gal-fridaypublicity.com
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